polishing LSI9/LsiC

quicksilvergts
quicksilvergts Posts: 274
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Howdy all!
I am curious what you Lsi owners use to polish the black on the Lsi lineup or Lsi9/Lsic?
I have some Meguiar's Ultimate Polish, I tried a VERY small spot on the bottom. wasn't to happy with the finish. mine are not that bad just want to clean them up. I usually just wipe them down with a Microfiber towel
One more question. on the Ebony Lsi does anybody use something for the panels too?
Any recommendations are much appreciated!
THANKS!
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  • warren
    warren Posts: 756
    Clean wood panels with furniture polish and a soft cloth. Do not use furniture polish on black gloss veneer.
    Clean black gloss veneer with a damp cloth.
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  • quicksilvergts
    quicksilvergts Posts: 274
    Roger that on the furniture polish.
    How about getting the scratches/swirls out on the black gloss?

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,654
    edited April 2016
    Yea I don't think furniture polish is a good idea many are silicone based and just attract dirt and dust. On my real wood SDA's I use Johnston's paste wax. Rub it on with soft cloth let dry a little and rub off with clean towels. One trick I remember from all the woods classes taken in high school except we used 000 steel wool there. I did use steel wool to apply on mine but you be the judge whether it would work on your panels. With the gloss black I'd probably stay with soft cloth.
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    For the Lacquer ... Gibson guitar polish... get it on amazon or at guitar center
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  • quicksilvergts
    quicksilvergts Posts: 274
    edited April 2016
    Mikey, anything local maybe? We have one music store in town I'll check that one out tomorrow.
    My main concern is the scratches/swirl marks and such.
    Thanks all!

    Cheers!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    You don't need polish, waste of money. Wipe with soft damp cloth, done.

    That gloss black isn't lacquer, IIRC. I believe it's plastic.
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  • quicksilvergts
    quicksilvergts Posts: 274
    So I just keep truckin it with scratches swirl marks on it? Lol. I do use a damp microfiber cloth along with a dry one when routinely cleaning.
    Cheers !
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  • quicksilvergts
    quicksilvergts Posts: 274
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited April 2016
    There are products that are supposed to remove light scratches from plastics. Like I said though, I think it is plastic, so best check with Polk first.
    I do use a damp microfiber cloth along with a dry one when routinely cleaning.

    That should be fine.

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    I dont think polish will remove surface scratches unless you are removing a layer to even out the scratches or adding a layer to the scratches even out the surface.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2016
    I used to have a black Honda Magna that drove me nuts with "spider webbing" like that. Now, try this on a hidden surface first--but I found the only thing that worked was clear coat sealant. I'd lay the sealant first, then wax and I had a deep shine. You could also try polishes for motorcycle/atv/windscreen plastics.
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  • quicksilvergts
    quicksilvergts Posts: 274
    Thanks you for the info and suggestions eveybody!
    I tried calling Polk but unfortunately it's to late when I get home. I will try next week and also give those recommendations a go.
    Thanks again!!!

    Cheers!!
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    I've used "Mothers" Plastic Polish in the past. Works well on colored plastics.
    http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06208.html#&slider1=19
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  • quicksilvergts
    quicksilvergts Posts: 274
    Great! I am going to Walmart later for groceries. I will pick some up or stop at auto zone thanks!

    Cheers!
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    PS4
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